The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
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"The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play originally published in 1623. When King Leontes becomes consumed by jealousy, he accuses his pregnant wife of betrayal and tears his kingdom apart. His rage leads to devastating consequences: imprisonment, exile, and tragic loss. Sixteen years pass, and a shepherd girl unknowingly holds the key to healing old wounds. This late romance shifts from intense psychological drama to pastoral comedy, blending tragedy with
hope as separated families move toward an extraordinary reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Winter's Tale |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winter%27s_Tale |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1539 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Subject | Castaways -- Drama |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2248 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 472 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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